Are you interested in supporting community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences in Mattapoisett? Each year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council awards funds for public cultural events such as plays and concerts, arts in the schools, community arts and cultural organizations, field trips for students to museums and performances, and more. These programs promote the availability […] Read more »
Since the Town of Rochester switched its municipal 911 system to the Regional Old Colony Communications Center last year with its initial state grant funding of nearly $1.7 million, the town has received an additional transition grant for $17,000 to cover the cost of portable radios for local first responders. It has now received another […] Read more »
For 135 years, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Mattapoisett has held summer only services for parishioners. Each Sunday through Labor Day, visiting clergy from Massachusetts and beyond conduct services, using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. On Sunday, September 1, the Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Honorary Assistant, Church of Our […] Read more »
Maybe you’ve gone into an art gallery or museum and stood in front of a painting and your jaw dropped. Or perhaps you’ve viewed a painting that took your breath away, made you smile, cry, or otherwise struck an emotional chord, leaving you wondering about the painting’s deeper meaning beyond the images therein. Jill Sanford […] Read more »
John Breault of Mattapoisett was named to the UK College of Arts & Sciences Spring 2019 Dean’s List. During this term, his academic major was Psychology. This accomplishment is a sign of his hard work and commitment to learning. Read more »
Death by Design opens at the Marion Art Center (MAC) on Friday, August 23. The Marion Art Center is pleased to present Death by Design by Rob Urbinati, directed by Kate Fishman. The cast includes Camerin Bennett, Gavin Bressler, Scott Fishman, Sabrina Guilbeault, Cynthia Latham, Tristan McCann, Susan Sullivan, and Harvey Ussach. Performances will be held […] Read more »
The skies above Mary’s Pond in Rochester on August 17 were buzzing with the sounds of the brightly-colored radio control model seaplanes as they are every year around this time for the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club’s John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly, named in honor of the club’s beloved late member who started the […] Read more »
On August 7, it really was a celebration. Our hostess invited us to share her fabulous waterfront view, surround porch, and tented grounds topped off with the most elegant Johnny on the Spot many attendees had ever seen! Over two hundred attended the Friends of Marion’s COA fundraiser/celebration. Following a hot and humid day, even […] Read more »
The Marion Board of Selectmen on August 20 held the final two of four interviews as they prepare to appoint – or reappoint – someone to fill the two ZBA seats up for grabs. It started out well enough as current ZBA Chairman Marc LeBlanc gave an overview of his experience as a real estate […] Read more »
There will be a Dog Walk-A-Thon on Saturday August 24 at Center School, Barstow Street in Mattapoisett. Come strut your pup. Water station provided along walk. Come walk at your leisure anytime: 8 am to noon. Half mile or One mile marked village stroll. $20 donation. All proceeds go to building of Dog Park. Poochies […] Read more »